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India Secures Deal for 114 Fighter Jets with France

4/10/2025

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India is set to strike a government-to-government deal with France for 114 Multi Role Fighter Aircraft, aiming to bolster its air force. With Dassault Aviation establishing a local assembly line and sourcing components from Indian companies, this initiative addresses the urgent need to upgrade the Indian Air Force's fleet, which currently falls short at 31 squadrons compared to the sanctioned 42.5.

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India is set to strike a government-to-government deal with France for 114 Multi Role Fighter Aircraft, aiming to bolster its air force. With Dassault Aviation establishing a local assembly line and sourcing components from Indian companies, this initiative addresses the urgent need to upgrade the Indian Air Force's fleet, which currently falls short at 31 squadrons compared to the sanctioned 42.5.